Archive for September, 2007

Hyundai launches Getz CRDi (diesel) in India

Thursday, September 27th, 2007 8,284 Views

Ah what a wait it has been! It was expected a long back, but the Koreans were perhaps occupied with other, more important things. But well, now it is finally here... and how!

Maruti’s Wagon-R replacement, Splash, in India next year.

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 5,778 Views

Splash all over the place. And I am not talking about some naughty little boy being the brat that he has always been going about his usual business and splashing muddy water everywhere. If all goes well for India's largest auto-maker, "Splash all over the place" this statement actually can ...

Frankfurt Auto Show 2007 - Cars India can expect

Thursday, September 20th, 2007 2,121 Views

An auto-show is what most of the auto-makers eagerly wait for to showcase their best and the latest machines. The Frankfurt Motor Show has been no different and has seen everything from exotics to concepts, and somewhere in between were the looks-production-ready kind of cars. And some of them might ...

Tata’s One Lakh Car - The Hype Just Goes On

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 6,209 Views

The Tata One Lakh Car - goodness heavens has this term occupied the minds of all and sundry or what! But why should it not! Afterall it is one of the most revolutionay things that might happen to the Indian automotive circus. And Tata, as seen over the years, can ...

Chevy’s all-new UV-A for India

Monday, September 17th, 2007 1,536 Views

The Chevrolet UV-A is a good car, and has been acclaimed for its credentials. GM did a good job by launching this car in the nick of time and sales have not been all that bad too. After the doom of cars like Astra and Corsa which had the Opel ...

Renault’s Logan Hatch for India

Friday, September 14th, 2007 3,842 Views

Mahindra Renault Logan: A car that, within a couple of months of its introduction in the Indian market, has become the largest selling entry-level sedan. Mahindra Renault Logan Hatchback: A car that, within a couple of months of its introduction in the Indian market, may become a runaway success! No you do ...

Honda City - Now With More Armor

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 2,728 Views

Ten years. Yes it has been ten years since the 'City' moniker was introduced by Honda. And to commemorate the life-span thus far, the Japanese major has introduced an all-new variant of the City replete with offerings that were becoming the need of the day for Honda if it had ...

Ford Endeavour TDCi Tested By CarWale.com

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 708 Views

Its brutally in-yer-face. Its macho. It is Ford Endeavour TDCi. Ford is American. So is this machine. As the Yanks like it, the Endeavour TDCi is big. It looks the part and plays a good role as an image pampering tool. Big in size it sure is, but big in ...

Hyundai’s yet another small-car for India - ‘Pa’

Monday, September 10th, 2007 4,510 Views

Update: Hyundai launches i10 in India 'Pa'. What a name! Pa is the code-name used by Hyundai for its small car that will fill up the space between the Santro and the Getz.

Now Volvo Enters India with S80 and XC90

Thursday, September 6th, 2007 1,029 Views

Yesterday came Germany's Volkswagen and today Sweden's Volvo! Volvo, yet another major world auto player has entered India today with its very luxurious S80 and XC90. Both the cars will be sold as CBUs (Completely Built Unit) imported directly from Sweden. S80 is available for sale in Rs.38-44 lakh and ...

Volkswagen Comes With Passat in India

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 3,736 Views

European auto-giant Volkswagen has launched Passat today in India. The car full of luxurious features is available in two versions, Highline DSG and Highline DSG S. Highline DSG is priced at 22.35 lakh and Highline DSG S at 24.35 lakh rupees (ex-showroom, New Delhi).